wonderland
das Wunderland, die Wunderländer
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wonderland
A fictional, magical, and fantastic place full of wonders and surprises, as often found in fairy tales and stories.
In dem Kinderbuch reist Alice durch ein Wunderland voller seltsamer Kreaturen.
In the children's book, Alice travels through a wonderland full of strange creatures.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Wunderländer |
| genitive | des Wunderlandes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Wunderland | die Wunderländer |
| accusative | das Wunderland | die Wunderländer |
| dative | dem Wunderland | den Wunderländern |
| genitive | des Wunderlandes des Wunderlands | der Wunderländer |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Wunderland' (wonderland) is made up of 'das Wunder' (wonder) and 'das Land' (land). So it literally describes a land that is full of wonders.
Das Kinderbuch entführt seine Leser in ein magisches Wunderland.
The children's book transports its readers to a magical wonderland.
The word is inseparably linked with Lewis Carroll's famous story 'Alice im Wunderland' (Alice in Wonderland). Many Germans immediately think of this book or its film adaptations when they hear this word.
Wie Alice im Wunderland fühlte sie sich in der fremden, bunten Stadt.
Like Alice in Wonderland, she felt in the strange, colorful city.
The term is also used figuratively to describe a place that is perceived as fantastic, fascinating, or ideal.
Für technikbegeisterte Menschen ist diese Messe ein wahres Wunderland.
For technology enthusiasts, this trade fair is a true wonderland.
